“Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.”- Ralph Waldo Emerson
This quote by legendary philosopher Ralph Emerson can be seen as a guideline to Hornets guard Dwayne Bacon’s game. Throughout his rookie season, the 6-6 wing looked out of touch. He was unable to find the looks he wanted from outside and often rushed when driving into the lane. It seemed like the NBA was moving at a drastically different pace than him. As a result, former Hornets head coach Steve Clifford failed to provide him consistent and impactful minutes.